New Year Treat at the Workhouse: “Life is a mauvais quart d’heure made up of exquisite moments” says a modern writer. Workhouse inmates probably know more about the bad quarter of an hour than the exquisite moments. Nevertheless, there are times when even they have a little enjoyment. Last week we recorded the Xmas treat in which the inmates of Newton workhouse participated; this week we report the Annual New Year treat, the expense of which is provided by the benevolent people of Torquay, through the agency of the Preb. Wolfe … … Among those present include … … (description of event) … … A Punch and Judy show at seven 0’clock was a source of great delight, and the evening concert organized by Mr. C. D. Edwards was thoroughly enjoyed. The performers, who had nothing to complain of on the lack of appreciation of the audience comprised of Miss Jeffery, Miss Gilpin, Miss Hibbert, Miss de St. Legier, Messrs. J. Harley, E. Mudford, J. Elms, W. H. Pinsent, J. A. Mackenzie, S. J. de St. Legier and Haywood. …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949